About Us
What is Appendixj.org?
Appendixj.org is the public website of the Appendix J Owners Group (APOG). APOG is a membership organization chartered to share information and experiences amongst engineers and program owners.
APOG members have access to the private web site that brings all the information about 10 CFR 50 Appendix J under one "roof" Inside you'll find articles and papers written by Appendix J Engineers for Appendix J Engineers in addition to hundreds of valuable documents that relate to your profession. If you're in the leak testing field then this is a website that can prove invaluable to you.
How do I join APOG?
To join APOG as a full member, you need to be a utility employee responsible for Appendix J activities at your plant. Affiliate Memberships may be offered to vendors and consultants providing equipment or services relating to Appendix J. Please submit membership requests via phone or email the membership committee for additional information.
How does APOG work?
APOG is a confederation of Nuclear Plants engineers/businesses and consultants who work in the field of Appendix J and are intimately familiar with it. By joining the group, you'll be at the forefront of knowledge relating to your industry.
You will have the opportunity to have your questions answered by your peers and some of the leading industry consultants about anything related to Appendix J.
What will I find on the private APOG web site?
On the private site, you'll find hard to find documents, an open chat forum, and several key decisions being taken on by the APOG committee to further increase the benefits and cost savings necessary for plant operation. On the site you will find:
- Valuable Documents
- The most recent news about occurences in the Appendix J arena
- An online forum where you can post your questions to a group of similar industry co-workers and leading consultants.
- Specific projects that the APOG committee has resolved related to Appendix J.
- And much much more
Are there dues, and if so, how much?
Yes, there are dues to be a member of APOG. The standard fee structure is as follows:
Utility Members - The standard fee is is a fixed rate for US Nuclear plants on a per-site basis. Please contact us for details.
Contractors/Business's/Overseas - If your business supports the Appendix J profession, or if you're a Nuclear plant or company overseas, please contact us for further information. We offer a variety of options for payment.
Your membership is good for a one-year period from the time of purchase. We take Visa, MasterCard, and Discover in addition to company checks.
I build specific equipment for the Nuclear trade, can I advertise on your site?
I build specific equipment for the Appendix J use, can I advertise on your site?You sure can! If your business makes equipment for Appendix J, then you can advertise directly to the people whom will use your products! APOG Affiliate Membership includes advertising within our web site. Additional advertising will be considered on a case basis.
I offer other options to the industry such as consulting, manpower, etc. Can I still advertise?
You sure can! If your business is there for the Appendix J professional, then you can advertise directly to the people whom will use your services! APOG Affiliate Membership includes advertising within our web site. Additional advertising will be considered on a case basis.